Outbound Warehouse Floor Leader – Perishable eCommerce

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria; Buffalo Grove, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is seeking an hands-on Outbound Warehouse Supervisor in Buffalo Grove, IL to lead daily execution in a fast-paced, perishable eCommerce fulfillment operation. This working supervisor will steer the team and actively support outbound shipping to ensure on-time delivery with high productivity.

Key responsibilities include leading daily outbound execution, managing labor and throughput, enforcing SQF food safety, ensuring equipment safety and certification, and coaching

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of warehouse leadership experience (eCommerce or perishable preferred).
• Proven ability to manage high-volume outbound operations.
• Strong understanding of shipping systems, carrier coordination, and fulfillment workflows.
• Experience with food safety (SQF or similar) strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish (required).
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to work in a physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily shipping operations including pick, pack, and kitting.
• Ensure all orders (DTC, wholesale, and corporate) are accurate and shipped on time.
• Oversee FedEx trailer schedules and coordinate timely loading and dispatch.
• Manage trucking execution and ensure proper handoff and deliveries.
• Drive labor productivity and throughput to meet daily volume targets.
• Adjust staffing and workflows in real-time to maintain efficiency.
• Monitor and manage timekeeping, labor tracking, and time clock adjustments.
• Execute and enforce SQF programs and food safety standards.
• Ensure daily logging, tracking, and compliance documentation is completed accurately.
• Train team members on proper handling of perishable products and safety protocols.
• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates, leads, and specialists.
• Support onboarding and training, including equipment and forklift certifications.
• Act as a floor leader, stepping in wherever needed to keep operations running.
• Oversee proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment and forklifts.
• Ensure all team members are trained, certified, and operating safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Outbound shipping

Shipping systems

Carrier coordination

Food safety SQF

Bilingual EN/ES

People management

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is seeking an hands-on Outbound Warehouse Supervisor in Buffalo Grove, IL to lead daily execution in a fast-paced, perishable eCommerce fulfillment operation. This working supervisor will steer the team and actively support outbound shipping to ensure on-time delivery with high productivity.

Key responsibilities include leading daily outbound execution, managing labor and throughput, enforcing SQF food safety, ensuring equipment safety and certification, and coaching